RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
SR 46 2020 Regular Session Henry
Creates the Coroner Safety Task Force to develop policy recommendations that seek to
enhance the prevention and mitigation of harm against a coroner and behavioral health
facility personnel during any examination performed in furtherance of the execution of
coroner's emergency certificate.
Provides that the task force be comprised of the following members:
(1) President of the La. Coroner's Association, or the president's designee.
(2) President of the La. Hospital Association, or the president's designee.
(3)Coroner of Jefferson Parish, or the coroner's designee.
(4)One representative each from the Seaside Behavioral Center, Perimeter Behavioral
Hospital of New Orleans, Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Greater New Orleans, and
River Oaks Hospital.
Recommendations to be submitted to Senate Committee on Health and Welfare by
February 1, 2021.